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Study & Intern in Toledo

by: The University of Minnesota

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Live and study in a charming medieval walled city. Improve your Spanish language skills and intern at banks, governmental bureaus, hospitals, and libraries. Wander the winding streets to discover historical attractions and breathtaking vistas. In your free time, explore the rest of Spain and Europe. Based at the San Juan de la Penitencia residence, a converted 16th-century convent, this program offers modern learning facilities with spectacular city views and easy access to the downtown area and public transit. In addition to the opportunity to improve Spanish language ability, the program offers a wide range of courses in the humanities, social sciences, and arts. Located an hour from Madrid, Toledo offers an excellent base from which to explore Spain. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Toledo is a living museum, a preserved part of Spanish history where people still live, work, and play. A city of approximately 80,000, it offers an environment where you can immerse yourself in Spanish culture through coursework, internships, and daily life.

Program Highlights

Receive individualized attention from committed, native Spanish-speaking teachers.

Live with a Spanish host family or at the San Juan de la Penitencia Residence.

Take four one-day excursions (three in summer) to sites such as Madrid, Alcalá de Henares, Cuenca, the grand El Escorial, and Segovia.

Learn from faculty from renowned European or American universities.

Immerse yourself in an optional internship.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Toledo, Spain
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundIntern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Spring
  • Fall
Age Requirement: 18-35
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Culture
  • Education
  • English
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Film
  • Geography
  • History
  • International Business
  • Journalism & Broadcasting
  • Languages & Linguistics
  • Latin American Studies
  • Leadership
  • Liberal Arts
  • Literature
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Nursing
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Theater
  • Women's Studies
Fields:
  • Anthropology
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Economics
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Spanish
  • Women's Studies
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
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Last Updated: Jul 15, 2026

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

4

Total Reviews

1

On scale of 1-10 I would give a very high...

March 11, 2009by: Anonymous - Spain
4

On scale of 1-10 I would give a very high rating of this program of 9 or 10. It was really great. Through U of MN (Minnesota). The name of the school in Spain is 'Fundacios Ortega y Gasset'. Located in Toledo, Spain. Classes were really good and the location was fantastic.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Toledo, Spain

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Culture
  • Education
  • English
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Film
  • Geography
  • History
  • International Business
  • Journalism & Broadcasting
  • Languages & Linguistics
  • Latin American Studies
  • Leadership
  • Liberal Arts
  • Literature
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Nursing
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Theater
  • Women's Studies
  • Fields
  • Anthropology
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Economics
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Spanish
  • Women's Studies

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Spring
  • Fall
Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Academic Year
  • May Term

Age Requirement

18-35

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Academic Credit
  • Internship Placement

Refund Policy

Partial Refund

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
    • University Junior (3rd Year)
    • University Senior (4th Year)

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application

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